PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and stories from French and Benelux media which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.
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PEUGEOT
The French car maker said Carlos Tavares has been appointed chairman of the four-person managing board effective Monday. His predecessor, Philippe Varin, will serve as a temporary advisor to help the group implement agreements signed with the French State and China's Dongfeng Motor Group.
LAGARDERE
The French media group said it was looking over bids for the magazines it has put up for sale this weekend and would announce its decision shortly.
VEOLIA
The water and waste management group said on Friday its second biggest shareholder, Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault, had resigned from its board with immediate effect.
ALTICE, NUMERICABLE
BOUYGUES
VIVENDI
French market regulator AMF has asked Vivendi, cable firm Numericable, its parent Altice and rival bidder Bouygues for more transparency in their talks over a takeover of Vivendi's telecom unit SFR.
AIR FRANCE-KLM
The Franco-Dutch airline said on Friday it had accepted the firm offer from Germany's Intro Aviation GmbH to purchase its CityJet regional airline as well as its subsidiary VLM. The closing of the deal, for which financial terms were not disclosed, is due in April.
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